CRAMPED SPACES AND WEIRD TILE CHOICES—ANYONE ELSE?
I’ve been down the cork road too, and yeah, it’s nice at first but doesn’t love moisture. Honestly, I just stick with tile now, even if it’s not the coziest. I put a couple of anti-fatigue mats in front of the sink and stove—problem solved for my feet. As for making a small kitchen feel bigger, I swear by big tiles with thin grout lines. Makes a world of difference compared to those tiny mosaic tiles that just make everything look busier. Anyone else think “eco” options are more hassle than they’re worth sometimes?
CRAMPED SPACES AND WEIRD TILE CHOICES—ANYONE ELSE?
Big tiles with thin grout lines really do help open up a tight kitchen. I tried those little hex tiles once—looked cool in the store, but cleaning all that grout was a nightmare, especially near the stove. Never again.
I get what you mean about eco options being more trouble than they’re worth sometimes. Bamboo sounded great for my last reno, but it scratched up way easier than I expected, and the finish faded in spots with all the foot traffic. Maybe it’s just me, but I’d rather have something that lasts, even if it’s not the greenest choice out there.
Have you ever tried those click-together vinyl planks? They’re not “eco,” but they’re waterproof and go down easy. I used them in a laundry room and honestly, they’ve held up better than tile in some ways. Still, nothing beats a classic tile floor for durability... just gotta choose wisely, right?
